Teletalk Introduces '36 July Memorial Offer' on August 5

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited launched three new packages for remote areas and a special data offer for students and freelancers.

The government has unveiled a series of national programmes to commemorate 'July Mass Uprising Day 2026' on August 5 with dignity and respect.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari (retd) has called for an in-depth study on Bangladesh’s mobile industry to optimize business opportunities and support informed decisions on spectrum pricing and services.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee explained that '36 July' represents the outcome of a united democratic struggle against authoritarianism in Bangladesh.

A new initiative has been launched to equip 500 young people in Dhaka and Chattogram with skills in mobile phone repairing and entrepreneurship.

Bangladesh Bank has abolished the Telegraphic Transfer (TT) discounting facility against liens on current accounts as part of efforts to modernise the country's financial system.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo held a solemn event to honor the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising in 2024, emphasizing the importance of national unity and economic contributions from expatriates.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of honoring the sacrifices of the July martyrs by working to build a peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has started a mobile phone servicing training to provide alternative employment and deter youths from criminal activities.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry dominated by China.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday, capitalizing on a temporary decline in oil prices and bond yields.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on G20 ministers to invest in AI infrastructure, emphasizing its importance as essential as traditional utilities.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new Foreign Exchange Market (FXM) Module to automate various foreign exchange operations, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency.

Bangladesh Bank has established a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing fund to foster the development of an agro-based economic centre in the northern region, aimed at enhancing the agricultural value chain.

Global stock markets experienced significant declines as Middle East tensions escalated, driving oil prices and bond yields to multi-decade highs.

Bangladeshi traders and business leaders have assured that there will be no increase in the prices of essential commodities as long as supply remains normal.

Stocks in Bangladesh rebounded significantly today as investors, taking advantage of lower prices, bought shares that had been beaten down during the prolonged downturn.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved draft rules for direct listing of securities and plans to introduce financial derivatives trading by January 2028.

Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has resumed normal banking operations, providing relief to depositors.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP emphasizes the need for heightened public participation in preventing social crimes.

The Zia Smriti Book Fair, held at the Bangla Academy to mark the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), continues for its second day.

A record-breaking summer saw over 1,000 wildfires burn more than 540,000 hectares across the European Union.

Bangladesh introduces a locally developed Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine to protect cattle from the highly damaging viral infection.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has strongly condemned any attempts to create division or unrest by exploiting religion, emphasizing the need for collective resistance at both state and social levels.

Timely rain in Rajshahi has revived Aman paddy fields, bringing relief to farmers who were facing rising production costs due to drought.

State Minister for Land Ministry Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin emphasized the need for a united social resistance to protect the young generation from the devastating effects of drugs.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that one of its main warehouses in Ukraine was affected by an overnight air attack, marking the third such incident in three months.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today called for a united social movement against drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes to build a crime-free society.

Social Welfare Minister Zahid urges everyone to follow traffic rules to reduce road accidents.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman assures that people from all religions can observe their faiths without fear or obstruction.

A 27-year-old man has been apprehended by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for impersonating senior police and army officers to extort money.

Installation of a new 132/33 kV power supply grid substation in Roumari upazila could resolve low voltage issues, enabling smooth operation of low-lift pumps and increasing paddy production by 6,300 tonnes annually.

White House Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has cautioned the UK against prioritizing its relationship with the EU over the US, suggesting this could hinder future trade agreements.

A Philippine court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over an alleged death threat against the country's president.

Singapore has confirmed that 52 of its citizens have been arrested in China for alleged involvement in pyramid schemes.

Two senior officials resign from Reform UK as the party faces allegations of breaching political donation rules.

Yemen's ongoing conflict sees over 80 combatants killed in clashes between Houthi rebels and government forces since Thursday.